User manual

2. General Information
Tandberg Data StorageLoader
TM
is a compact tape cartridge loader designed for
secure, reliable, unattended system backup. The version described in this manual is
the ADI version.The loader can be mounted in a 19” rack or used as a tabletop unit.
Its height is 1U.
The loader is equipped with a LTO tape drive and has room for 8 cartridges in two
4-cartridge magazines.
Figure 2.1 Overview of Tandberg Data StorageLoader 1U
The entire system is under host control via an industry-standard SCSI interface. Its
robotic tape handling is both rugged and simple for utmost reliability
The key features of the StorageLoader include:
• Two removable cartridge magazines, each with space for four cartridges
• Integrated Bar Code Reader (Optional on some models)
• Magazine release under system control
• Low Voltage Differential (LVD)
• On-board Diagnostics
• Remote management
• Operators interface with front panel display and four control buttons
• Standby functionality
• Replaceable dust filters
• Tape drive, magazines, power supply and fans are Field Replaceable Units
(FRUs)
Review the READ ME FIRST caution at the beginning of
Chapter. 3 before you power up the unit for the first time.
*** IMPORTANT ***
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